SPUR-EVER: Ten Titles

For this rivalry, nothing has changed. Kevin Durant is a Brooklyn Net, Klay Thompson was in street clothes at AT&T Center in San Antonio and D'Angelo Russell had a rough night, yet this rivalry endures to the surprise and delight of the NBA world. The Spurs led 29-25 after quarter one, trouncing the Warriors in the second which forced Coach Kerr to burn two timeouts to stop the bleeding (San Antone led by as many as 18). It worked, and things got cooking real good in the second half. With Avery Bradley (8 points, 4 steals) in his grill, Steph Curry splashed in a 3PTer that gave Golden State a momentary lead, its only to be had in the game as the Spurs quickly regained control, albeit within Golden State's range to upset the home team. Bradley's competitive fire was on display, hounding Curry into a couple of turnovers and being aggressive on the scoring end. Joe Harris had a hot night to finish with 18 points, splashing in six daggers in the clutch with 3 steals. ...

At halftime, the Celtics were shooting 37%, somehow only down by four points, and were it not for Brandon Ingram catching fire for 28 points and 8 rebounds with 1 steal & 1 block, Boston may have pulled off a comeback at home. Kemba Walker was chilly from the floor, but topped out at 25 points (8-19, 3-8 3PT) with 11 assists. Jaylen Brown had 21 points but also went 4-11 from long range, as Gordon Hayward still struggled to show signs of his Utah form post-injury going 4-12 and 2-8 from long range. Other new arrival Enes Kanter had 12 rebounds and 9 points. Jayson Tatum had a quiet night with just 8 points, never finding a rhythm. The Spurs blew the lead open in the third quarter by outscoring Boston 31-21, led by Ingram (11-19, 3-8 3PT). P.J. Tucker dropped 15 points, hitting three long shots. Jarrett Allen notched 10 points and 6 rebounds. Timofey Mosgov hoisted down 12 rebounds with 8 points, as Taurean Prince and Dejounte Murray combined for 16 points with 9 assists by San ...